Montreal-Style Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

Name: Montreal-Style Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Fresh Turkey (about 14lbs, halved, bone-in); 1 can of cola; 1/4 cup Montreal steak spice; Stuffing; 700g pork sausage, removed from casings; 2 eggs; 1 bagel, medium dice and soaked for 5 minutes in one cup of milk; 3 small dill pickles, finely chopped; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 225g smoked meat, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; salt and pepper; Glaze; -1/4 cup maple syrup

Servings: persons

1 Fresh Turkey (about 14lbs, halved, bone-in)
1 can of cola
1/4 cup Montreal steak spice
Stuffing
700g pork sausage, removed from casings
2 eggs
1 bagel, medium dice and soaked for 5 minutes in one cup of milk
3 small dill pickles, finely chopped
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
225g smoked meat, chopped
1 teaspoon ground ginger
salt and pepper
Glaze
-1/4 cup maple syrup

1
Pre-heat oven to 325u00b0 F
2
In a roasting pan, place the halved turkey in the centre, and pour over with enough cola to moisten the entire bird. Generously season on all sides with the Montreal steak spice. Place the turkey in the oven, uncovered, and roast for one hour.
3
Meanwhile, prepare the stuffing. In a large bowl, combine all stuffing ingredients by hand. Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions and loosely shape into loaves. Place the loaves on a baking tray and set aside in the fridge.
4
After turkey has cooked for an hour, arrange the loaves around the turkey and continue to cook until the thermometer indicates 180u00b0 F in the thickest part of the leg (approx. 1 hr). Add water to the bottom of the roasting pan as needed to keep from drying out and burning.
5
Remove from the oven, and drizzle the maple syrup over the stuffing. Serve with cranberry sauce.
6
Frederic suggests to serve it with a nice gravy or sauce with yellow mustard, a cherry cola, and with some mashed potatoes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Fresh Turkey (about 14lbs, halved, bone-in), 1 can of cola, 1/4 cup Montreal steak spice, Stuffing, and more.

Yes, Montreal-Style Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Montreal-Style Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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